Your child experienced a severe trauma or has been prolonged or repeatedly exposed to traumatic events (e.g. abuse, violence, flight, etc.) in the past?<\/p>\n
Over time such experiences can affect the development of a child or adolescent. For example, children or adolescents lose trust in others and\/ or in themselves, or no longer feel safe and secure. They can also develop fears and behavioral problems such as social withdrawal or aggressive behavior.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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It’s important to know that there a good treatment options to deal with traumatic events and their effect on mental health in children and adolescents. Inquire about therapy options. You can search for mental health care experts in the field of child and adolescent psychotraumatology via the KidTrauma website and app (Specialists Contacts<\/strong>). Involve your child in the search process.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Every child and adolescent reacts differently after being exposed to traumatic events.<\/p>\n If you are worried and if you don’t know if to consult a mental health care professional could be helpful for your child, use the Trauma-Check<\/strong> (not before at least 1 month has passed since the traumatic event(s)). By filling out a few questions, the Trauma-Check<\/strong> screens whether professional advice is recommended.<\/p>\n Further, you can also find out more about possible mental health issues and\/or behavioral problems after traumatic events in children and adolescents and receive tips on how to help your child to cope with them.<\/p>\n Please select the appropriate age category for your child to get to the right Trauma-Check<\/strong> and Information and Tips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTrauma-Check, Information and Tips<\/h3>\n